ChainGPT is hiring a Head of Accounting - North America. This is a hands-on, controller-level operator role responsible for owning end-to-end accounting and core finance operations for a multi-entity group across multiple jurisdictions. You will be accountable for ensuring audit-ready books, disciplined controls, and compliant reporting across both crypto and fiat activities.
What You'll Do
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close across entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
- Maintain the general ledger, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, FX revaluation, and supporting schedules.
- Run a standard close calendar and checklist; drive the close to completion with clear deadlines and accountability.
- Maintain a monthly exceptions queue and clear it consistently.
- Keep documentation audit-ready by default with an organized evidence chain and clean support.
- Own bookkeeping across all entities; ensure consistent policies, coding, and documentation standards.
- Maintain clean intercompany operations: invoicing, reconciliations, and balances.
- Support arm’s-length and related-party hygiene with clear narratives and support.
- Lead end-to-end crypto transaction accounting across wallets, exchanges/custodians, networks, and tokens.
- Ensure crypto balances are reconciled and supported with strong audit trails.
- Maintain clear classification rules for crypto flows.
- Maintain schedules for realized vs. unrealized gains/losses and cost basis/lots.
- Implement and maintain finance controls appropriate for a lean team.
- Maintain a compliance calendar and ensure recurring obligations are tracked and supported.
- Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax providers, and legal counsel to support multi-jurisdiction requirements.
- Deliver clear, management-ready reporting: P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and concise variance narratives.
- Produce burn reporting and spend insights.
- Support budgeting and forecasting cadence.
- Maintain visibility across fiat accounts and crypto holdings; support payment operations with strong authorization and recordkeeping.
- Produce regular cash and treasury reporting.
What We're Looking For
- 6+ years in accounting, controllership, or finance operations roles, with end-to-end ownership of the close and reporting.
- Prior experience in web3/crypto companies, exchanges, or crypto-heavy operations – this is mandatory.
- Strong technical accounting foundation (IFRS/GAAP-level knowledge relevant to the role).
- Demonstrated experience with multi-entity accounting and operating across multiple jurisdictions.
- Crypto-native accounting experience: wallets/exchanges, reconciliation, audit trails, and crypto-aware controls.
- Strong documentation discipline and high integrity (audit-ready by default).
- Comfortable operating in a lean, high-ownership environment—able to execute and improve systems simultaneously.
- Excellent written communication; able to explain financial issues clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
- Xero (core accounting) – mandatory.
- Cryptio (crypto accounting / reconciliation) – mandatory.
Nice to Have
- Bookkeeping and compliance experience across one or more of: US, SVG (St. Vincent and the Grenadines), Panama, and UAE.
- Experience supporting audits, due diligence, or fundraising processes.
- Familiarity with crypto accounting tooling beyond Cryptio and/or blockchain analytics explorers.
- Basic SQL / data proficiency for financial analysis.
Technical Stack
- Xero
- Cryptio
Team & Environment
Remote-first setup with direct collaboration across all team members, including senior management.
Benefits & Compensation
- Work alongside the ChainGPT core team on high-impact AI and Web3 products across our ecosystem.
- Remote-first setup with flexible hours, focused on outcomes, trust, and ownership.
- Competitive compensation, with performance-based upside where applicable to the role.
- Fast-moving environment with direct collaboration across all team members, including senior management, and clear accountability with no micromanagement.
- The support to do your best work, including the tools you need, structured onboarding, and clear room to grow.
Work Mode
This is a global, remote-first position.
ChainGPT is an equal opportunity employer.
